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Chapter 7
Device Map of the Boards
Use <PageUp> or <PageDown> to toggle between the display maps for the
different GPIB interface boards. These boards are referred to as access boards.
The maps show which devices are assigned to each board. By default, an equal
number of devices are attached to each GPIB interface board.
Help
Use <F1> to access the comprehensive, online help feature of ibconf. The
help information describes the functions and common terms associated with the
map level of ibconf.
Rename
Use <F4> to rename a device. Move to the device you want to rename by using
the cursor control keys. Press <F4>, then enter the new name of the device. You
may use up to seven letters to name your device, and you may use uppercase or
lowercase letters. The following restrictions apply when naming a device:
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Extensions (.xxx) are not allowed.
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As specified by OS/2, the device name cannot have the following invalid
characters (ASCII characters less than hex 21):
.
"
|
<
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Do not use the reserved names con or nul for your device.
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Do not give GPIB device names the same names as files, directories, or
subdirectories. If you name a device pltr and your file system contains
the file pltr.dat or a subdirectory pltr, a conflict results.
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You cannot rename the access boards gpib0, gpib1, gpib2, and gpib3.
If you have pressed <F4 > and have then decided not to rename the device, press
<F4> again to abort the function.
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